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The Watergate Inn

Inn

24 Walmgate

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
14 mentions

Great location

The location was appropriate for the venue we were attending in the evening

Friendly staff
14 mentions

Staff were lovely

Staff

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

Small room for a one night stay was ideal

Rebecca was fantastic, as were all the staff, place was so homely with every com…

Breakfast available
6 mentions

Breakfast

Beds were comfy pillows soft and yet firm enough for support, duvets soft and pl…

Clean rooms
3 mentions

Cost and clean with some nice attention to detail

Was basic a bit old fashioned but clean and a comfy bed so that was all I needed…

Good value
2 mentions

Perfect location, needed to be a reasonably priced stay over as money was tight …

Great staff, convenient location and great value for money

Overview

In the Centre of York, with free parking and WiFi. and a walled garden courtyard the inn is located 600 metres from York Minster and 300 metres from York City Walls. All rooms in the inn are fitted en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Grand Opera House is 300 metres from The Watergate Inn, while Cliffords Tower is 300 metres from the property. York train station is 1.2 away, while the nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 39 km from the property.

Traveller reviews

L

Lzzy Scott

solo_traveller

June 22, 2026

8

Handy for the Barbican

Staff were lovely. Great location.

P

PRU

couple

June 21, 2026

2

Absolutely terrible

The location was appropriate for the venue we were attending in the evening.

H

Howard

extended_group

June 21, 2026

8

Did exactly what we needed it to do. No frills pub accommodation but great staff and very accessible for train station a

Location. Staff. Breakfast.

J

John

solo_traveller

June 19, 2026

7

Ideal for a one night stay close to centre of York

Small room for a one night stay was ideal . Cost and clean with some nice attention to detail. Very close to centre . Staff very friendly .

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Blazinghare

solo_traveller

June 19, 2026

10

Most gorgeous place for half way house to Scotland

Rebecca was fantastic, as were all the staff, place was so homely with every comfort you needed for a great night's sleep even when England won. Everything quietened down afterwards when we needed it too. Beds were comfy pillows soft and yet firm enough for support, duvets soft and plumpsious, food was incredibly I had the pizza, my hubby had the fish and chips delicious fresh superb service, had some pizza left as big enough for 2 so we had it for our breakfast, lovely staff gave us a pizza box. Our room was lovely the old stable block, no ghost jenny or ghost horses I think we were too hard to wake up. Buddy our dog was so welcomed and was given water and loads of fuss. Can't wait to see them after our holiday as we used them as a half way house to Scotland. Fully recommend close to everything beautiful pub.

M

Michele

couple

June 18, 2026

7

Needed a reasonably priced clean room to stay overnight tucked the box so no negatives

Perfect location, needed to be a reasonably priced stay over as money was tight in this trip. Was basic a bit old fashioned but clean and a comfy bed so that was all I needed really. Staff were really helpful, we were meeting friends so did not take breakfast

H

hegmax

extended_group

June 17, 2026

5

Convenient for what we needed but disappointing and overpriced for the standard of accommodation.

Friendly staff at pub for check in showed us room etc . We were able to park out the back, which was really helpful. Good instructions about access and key collections. Super easy location in walking distance to city centre with lots of food/drink options in immediate area incl brewery next door and the pub itself.

C

Chris

solo_traveller

June 17, 2026

8

Great staff, convenient location and great value for money.

P

Paul

solo_traveller

June 15, 2026

8

Great location, great staff

Staff really friendly. Onside parking for £10 a night, which is cheap for York. Comfy bed and big pillows. 10 minutes walk to York Minster and the Shambles.

S

Siekkinen

solo_traveller

June 14, 2026

9

Excellent location and very helpful and pleasant personnel

C

carol

couple

June 14, 2026

10

The staff made the stay, a good experience.

There was a good atmosphere in the Pub and the staff were very friendly. I can not walk far and a member of staff carried my bag for me. I did not inform them I needed a ground floor room , so it was not their fault that they gave me a second floor room and there were no lifts as the building is old. Can’t complement the staff enough

H

Hardy

solo_traveller

June 14, 2026

8

Excellent location for city centre

J

Jayne

solo_traveller

June 13, 2026

5

Rather disappointed, not up to the standard that I had expected from the blurb and photos on interne

I didn’t bother with breakfast, all they offered was a cooked breakfast, I just wanted cereal, fruit , toast and marmalade.

A

Allan

solo_traveller

June 13, 2026

1

Atrocious service.

K

Kerry

solo_traveller

June 12, 2026

7

Good central location

V

Verena

couple

June 12, 2026

5

Forgettable

Great location. Friendly staff. Quiet

N

Natalie

couple

June 9, 2026

10

Would return

Great

L

Lee

family_with_children

June 9, 2026

4

Won't return

Dull dark room,, more like bedsit! Not as described on advert

R

Robert

couple

June 8, 2026

8

Very good recommend to anyone

Good breakfast tidy clean room good location very good staff will come Steinem compnothing

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Shirley

solo_traveller

June 7, 2026

8

I felt comfortable, safe and able to easily access all that York has to offer.

Location within easy walking distance to The Shambles was excellent. Every staff member was welcoming and very helpful. The breakfast was ample and very good. The room was a good size and the bed was very comfortable. Next time I will take advantage of the outdoor lounge area and beer garden.

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Snack bar, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Bicycle parking, Minimarket on site, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property, Digital key access

Services

Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Packed lunches, Luggage storage, Barber/beauty shop, Room service

Family Room

The family room offers a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a hairdryer. This family room features a TV. The unit has 4 beds.

Max 5 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom

This double room has a electric kettle. One of the double rooms has a Velux window.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Small Double Room

The double room features a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room

This room is located at the back of the premises, towards the decking/river. It is the farthest from the bar and street, and as a result is one of the property's quieter rooms. It is located on the first floor.

Max 3 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Private Bathroom

This twin room has a flat-screen TV and electric kettle.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Quadruple Room

This is a bright room can accommodate families or small groups.

Max 4 guests 24 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Single Room

This is a bright room with a view over the car park and decked garden towards the back of the premises.

Max 1 guests 7 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Early check-in and late check-out is not possible. No food is served at this property. The reception is only open 4 days a week. Guests will be sent an email with check-i instructions prior to arrival.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 7:14 PM

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